NP Dodge Memorial Park - 1

NP Dodge Memorial Park offers convenient access to the Missouri River in Omaha with well-developed facilities. The site features a boat ramp, camping areas, picnic shelters, and playground equipment. The adjacent N.P. Dodge Park Marina provides additional amenities including an indoor boat ramp, 326 boat slips, boat trailer storage, shower/restroom facilities, and a public gas dock. This makes it an excellent staging point for both day trips and extended paddling adventures.

The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second with an average current velocity of 7.4 feet/second. Paddlers should be prepared for a large, powerful river with considerable current. The river's 3.9 ft/mile average gradient indicates moderate to strong flow conditions typical of this section of the Missouri. Kayakers and canoeists should have appropriate experience and skills for moving water before launching here.

The site's proximity to Omaha provides good access to supplies and services. Nearby recreation options include Cunningham Lake and Zorinsky Lake for those seeking calmer water alternatives. Primitive camping is available near the ramp for those planning overnight trips.